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Lightning Bolt Summer Magic / Edgar MTG card
SUM #162 · Art by Christopher Rush
SUM set symbol, CommonSummer Magic / Edgar#162Common

Lightning Bolt

Instant
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · SUM #162 nonfoil
$0.10
1-year range
30 days
EDHREC rank
#157 No change in 30 days

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Lightning Bolt Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Lightning Bolt

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Lightning Bolt in Sealed Products

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Lightning Bolt Printings & Prices

Lightning Bolt has 67 tracked printings across 40 sets, in nonfoil, foil, rainbow foil and etched finishes, including borderless, full art, inverted, showcase, textless, player rewards and judge promo treatments.

SUM set symbol, CommonSUM #162
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FCA set symbol, UncommonFCA #40
Borderless
FDC set symbol, UncommonFDC #163
MSC set symbol, UncommonMSC #806
CLB set symbol, CommonCLB #401
Showcase
M11 set symbol, CommonM11 #149
PLST set symbol, UncommonPLST #E01-54
MM2 set symbol, UncommonMM2 #122
PLST set symbol, UncommonPLST #A25-141
A25 set symbol, UncommonA25 #141
E01 set symbol, UncommonE01 #54
JMP set symbol, UncommonJMP #342
SLD set symbol, CommonSLD #IFIYW-2
PD2 set symbol, CommonPD2 #17
P09 set symbol, CommonP09 #146
Player Rewards
2X2 set symbol, Uncommon2X2 #361
Borderless
M10 set symbol, CommonM10 #146
CLU set symbol, UncommonCLU #141
2X2 set symbol, Uncommon2X2 #117
CLB set symbol, CommonCLB #187
4ED set symbol, Common4ED #208
PW26 set symbol, RarePW26 #5
Borderless
STA set symbol, RareSTA #42
BorderlessShowcase
TLE set symbol, MythicTLE #32
Borderless
PF19 set symbol, RarePF19 #1
Textless
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #2289
Borderless
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #84
Inverted
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #86
Inverted
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #675
BorderlessSecret Lair Bonus
PTC set symbol, CommonPTC #gb208
PLST set symbol, RarePLST #PF19-1
TextlessInverted
30A set symbol, Common30A #157
PTC set symbol, CommonPTC #mj208
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #901
Inverted
STA set symbol, RareSTA #105
Borderless
PTC set symbol, CommonPTC #et208
2ED set symbol, Common2ED #162
SLC set symbol, RareSLC #83
Borderless
P10 set symbol, RareP10 #1
TextlessPlayer Rewards
SLP set symbol, RareSLP #21
Inverted
CEI set symbol, CommonCEI #162
CED set symbol, CommonCED #162
30A set symbol, Common30A #454
Retro Frame
LEB set symbol, CommonLEB #162
JGP set symbol, RareJGP #1
Judge
LEA set symbol, CommonLEA #161
SLP set symbol, RareSLP #37
Inverted

Sell Lightning Bolt: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomLEA #161Nonfoil
Card KingdomJGP #1Foil
Card Kingdom30A #454Nonfoil
Card KingdomLEB #162Nonfoil
Card KingdomSLP #21Foil
Card KingdomCEI #162Nonfoil
Card KingdomCED #162Nonfoil
Card KingdomSTA #105Foil
Card KingdomP10 #1Foil
CoolStuffIncSTA #105Foil

Lightning Bolt Rules Text & Legality

Lightning Bolt

Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.

Lightning Bolt is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.

  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • Pauper CommanderLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • PremodernLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • HistoricBanned
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Lightning Bolt has been reprinted 80 times. The Final Fantasy: Through the Ages reprint cut the price 20% in 30 days.

  • Feb 3, 2025PF25 set symbol, RareMagicFest 2025 · foilPF25 #13
  • Jun 13, 2025FCA set symbol, UncommonFinal Fantasy: Through the Ages · Borderless, foilFCA #40
  • Jun 13, 2025FCA set symbol, UncommonFinal Fantasy: Through the Ages · BorderlessFCA #40
  • Aug 2, 2025SLP set symbol, RareSecret Lair Promo · Inverted, foilSLP #21
  • Aug 2, 2025SLP set symbol, RareSecret Lair Promo · Inverted, foilSLP #37
  • Aug 2, 2025SLP set symbol, RareSecret Lair Promo · InvertedSLP #37
  • Nov 21, 2025TLE set symbol, MythicAvatar: The Last Airbender Eternal · Borderless, foilTLE #32
  • Nov 21, 2025TLE set symbol, MythicAvatar: The Last Airbender Eternal · BorderlessTLE #32
  • Jan 23, 2026PW26 set symbol, RareWizards Play Network 2026 · BorderlessPW26 #5
  • Jan 23, 2026PW26 set symbol, RareWizards Play Network 2026 · Borderless, foilPW26 #5

Showing the 10 most recent of 80 printings.

Lightning Bolt in Commander

Lightning Bolt is the #157 most-played card on EDHREC.

#157 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks No change in 30 days

Lightning Bolt FAQ

How much is Lightning Bolt worth?

Lightning Bolt is worth about $0.10 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Lightning Bolt legal in Commander?

Yes. Lightning Bolt is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.

Has Lightning Bolt been reprinted?

Yes. Lightning Bolt has been reprinted 80 times, with 67 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Lightning Bolt cheap?

Lightning Bolt trades at about $0.10; 80 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Lightning Bolt?

Cards that fill a similar role include Chain Lightning, Shock, Play with Fire.

Where is Lightning Bolt banned?

Lightning Bolt is banned in Historic.

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